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Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Happy Birthday, Arkansas Territory!

Map courtesy of ASA

We will be celebrating the 200th year of the Arkansas Territory during a special, free event March 1!

Come experience Arkansas history.The Arkansas State Archives and other divisions of the Department of Arkansas Heritage are putting together a grand celebration for the Arkansas Territory bicentennial!

This March marks the 200th year of the Arkansas Territory, which the U.S. Congress originally formed with parts of what is now Oklahoma and Texas. The move created the state’s first government in 1819 and laid the groundwork for achieving statehood in 1836.

We will celebrate with birthday cake, music, historical displays, a traveling exhibit and period actors! Come learn about our Territory seals, grab a free Territory map and enjoy bringing history to life. For more information, visit our Facebook page!